Nancy Streza

HOME ABOUT ME BOOKS GOD'S COUNTRY LODGE PRAYER MHS '74 CONTACT

Coronavirus

For All Affected

Dear Father God,

You are all-powerful, all-wise and all-loving.

We come before you asking your mercy on us to stop the spread of the coronavirus throughout the whole world.

We pray for those already infected with this virus that they may receive prompt, effective and compassionate medical care that will restore them to health.

We pray your protection and grace for all medical professionals who are courageously testing and treating those infected with coronavirus. May they be shielded, strengthened and guided as they administer healing treatments and care.

We pray your protection over those most vulnerable to this disease, for our elders, our poor, our disabled and those weakened by other health conditions. Please pour out yourr grace upon them.

We pray for those under quarantine that they might be comforted by your presence and protected from disease, anxiety and fear.

We pray for those who refuse quarantine and are reckless with their behavior. Please stop them from spreading the disease.

We pray for our government leaders and our public healthcare leaders that they might be informed and well prepared as they deal with the coronavirus. Grant them the resources and manpower they need to use their wisdom in the best interest of public health.

We pray for those searching for treatments, cures and vaccines. May you guide them, reveal new ideas and accelerate their discoveries to fight this disease.

We pray for the communities, areas and countries hardest hit by coronavirus. Restore their sense of wellbeing and community. Sustain them, comfort them and give them hope.

We pray for all whose lives are disrupted by the coronavirus. We pray for families who have been separated and for those whose livelihoods have been jeopardized. We pray for those who are struggling to make ends meet. May they turn their eyes to You, Lord and put their trust in You to provide for them.

We look to you, Oh God, praying that the spread of the coronavirus will be halted and that many lives might be spared.

We pray that through this crisis you may draw us closer to you, grow our compassion and increase our knowledge.e

Thank you that you are the Great Physician who not only heals us but who is a a very present help in our time of need as the Bible tells us that you “Took up all our infirmities and carried our diseases.” (Matthew 8 :17 NIV)

We submit to Your perfect plan. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Thank you for hearing our prayer.

Amen.

For those with the virus:

You are the ultimate Healer. Father, we come before You to pray for those infected with this virus. We pray for not only their healing, but for them to be comforted while they heal. Lord, please eradicate every ounce of this virus from their bodies. Please heal every cell in their bodies, every infected part of their being. We pray for no lasting effects in their bodies from this illness. Father, please heal them inside and out and provide them with the medical care they need, with the medications they need, and with the healing not only physically but spiritually so that they may live life and life abundantly ahead.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

For Those Treating the Sick

Father,

We come to pray for those who are caring for the sick. It takes a kind and selfless heart to care for those who are sick, and so Father we pray for them. We pray that You would be their source of rest, their source of replenishment when weary, and their source of hope in such overwhelming times. Lord we know in Luke 6:38 that whosoever pours out shall be given back in proportion, so we pray blessings upon these caregivers. We also pray for their health that they may not fall ill. Father protect them with a hedge of protection against the germs of coronavirus and help those who are giving to be protected as they nurse others back to health. Bless them, oh Lord.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

* * * * * * * * * *

Psalm 107:20, “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”

Isaiah 38:16-17, “LORD, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. 17Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love, you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.”

Sample Prayers

The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:5-7)

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:25-26)

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 16:33-34)

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

For nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 1:37)

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)

*****

Lord God, how grateful we are that you are FOR us - and not against us! We come humbly and boldly in the name of Jesus Christ, who freed us from our sins with His blood. We come, trusting in Your amazing power, asking you to _. Please demonstrate Your power and love to accomplish Your purposes. In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

*****

We praise you, God, because You are all-powerful, all-wise, all-loving and ever-present. You alone are God and we are not. You alone are the Savior. We realize and confess that we are more sinful than we ever imagined, but we come to you in the name of Jesus, believing that in Him we are more loved and accepted than we ever dared hope. Please forgive us for all of our sins and make our hearts pure. We thank you, Jesus, for living the perfect life that we could never live and for dying the death that we deserved to die – in our place. We thank youfor your grace and mercy and kindness to us. Because of Jesus, we come boldly as your children, asking You to watch and care for __ in a wonderful and powerful way. As a Shepherd cares for his flock, may You lead and direct according to your purposes and for Your Glory. We want nothing less than your perfect will in your way and in your time – so we surrender this request to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

*****

Dear Heavenly Father, we are broken people living in a broken world. We are more sinful than we ever imagined! Yet because of Jesus, we are more loved than we could ever dare hope! Because He died and paid for our sins, we have direct access to Your heavenly throne. Thank you! We lift up _. We ask you to unleash the power of heaven to accomplish your purposes on earth. Increase our faith to believe that Your answer to this prayer is better than we can ask or imagine. We surrender to You, in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

*****

Creator of the Universe, Friend of sinners, Savior of the world - how we need your grace and mercy! Help us to “get small” before you so we can discover how big you really are. Please intervene in _’s life in a wonderful and powerful way. Show _ that you are a compassionate and dependable God who cares intimately about _ with a never-stopping, never-giving-up, unbreaking, always and forever love. I pray that _’s life would be a beautiful platform for your glory to be displayed. Help _ to rest in your sovereignty, in your grace, and in your love. In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

*****

Lord God, we come boldly and humbly before You today in the name of Jesus who lived and died for us. You are all-wise, all-powerful and perfect in all your ways. Oh, How we need you. Surround _ with your peace and your presence. Help _ to embrace you and rest in your loving arms. Lead _ to a community of believers where _ can grow in _ walk with You. Help _ to discover what the abundant life that you promised is all about. In the victorious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

*****

Lord God - we need You more than anyone or anything else. We are weak but You are strong. We are faithless but You are faithful. We are fearful and short-sighted but You have the whole world in Your hands. Please intervene in this situation with Your wisdom, care and love. We ask You to unleash the power of Heaven to accomplish Your purposes on earth. We want nothing less than Your perfect will to be done - in Your way and in Your time for Your glory, Amen.

*****

Lord - You are Emmanuel. YOU, the holy, wise, perfect, loving Maker of the Universe are with us. Not far off. not disinterested, but WITH us! In spite of our sin and selfishness, our guilt and our fears - You are US! Please be with _. Give them the desire to see your face, hear your voice, know your heart, feel your comfort, be changed by your love and follow wherever you lead. We surrender to Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*****

Lord God- though you have a universe to rule and manage, You know and care about the details of our lives. You are already in all of our tomorrows. Your plan to solve our problems and fix our brokenness is already in motion. Teach us to trust that your solutions are better than we can even imagine. Help us fix our eyes upon Jesus. Give us the desire, courage, strength, wisdom and faith to follow wherever You lead. Surround us with Your peace and Your Presence. We trust You to accomplish Your plan in Your way and in Your time. We surrender to Your perfect will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*****

You are our Rock, our Deliverer, our Strength, our Help. Oh, how we need You! Thank You for the unconditional, unchanging love You show us day after day. Nothing can compare to the gift of knowing and being known by You. How grateful we are that Jesus, Your beloved Son, lived the perfect life in our place and died to pay for our sins so that we can come boldly before Your throne as your precious children. Lord, we pray that Your Holy Spirit will give power, wisdom, encouragement, hope and comfort to _. We know Your paths for us are the best and most fulfilling ones to walk -- so please help _ to fix _ eyes upon Jesus and follow You in obedience and faith. Accomplish your will in your way, whatever it takes. In the strong and powerful name of our risen Lord, Amenchanged by your love and follow wherever you lead. We surrender to Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*****

Father, we thank You for the unconditional, unchanging love You show us day after day. Nothing can compare to the gift of knowing and being known by You. How grateful we are that Jesus, Your beloved Son, made a way for us to boldly come before Your throne as beloved children. Lord, I pray specifically that You guide and direct _. We know Your paths for us are the best, most peaceful and most fulfilling ones to walk. Father, I ask that You would etch this truth into the mind of _. Reveal Yourself as _ seeks Your perfect will, and fill _ with the joy of Your powerful, life-giving presence. We praise you for Your love and faithfulness to us at all times. We put our trust in You and surrender this request to You. Help _ to seek Your face and put You first in everything. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*****

Heavenly Father, Focus my heart and mind on You. Please do in me and through me whatever will bring the most glory to Jesus. I come humbly and boldly to you in the strong and powerful name who lived th perfect life that I couldn’t live and who died the death that I deserved to die. I want to seek your purposes more than my own. I want to bring glory to Christ rather than to me. By the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit, please transform my requests into instruments for accomplishing your will - in your way and in your time. Amen.